Cosmetic dentistry
Small improvements, done with restraint.
Whitening, bonding, veneers, and cosmetic repairs for patients who want their smile to look better without looking overdone. Serving Johnstown, NY and the surrounding Fulton and Montgomery Counties.
Cosmetic work should still look like you.
We do not pitch makeovers. If a small change is what you want, we do that. If a larger change is right, we explain it, once, and you decide.
Patient-led, never pushed
What patients usually ask for
Common cosmetic conversations.
Most cosmetic visits start with one of four asks. The right answer is usually simpler than people expect.
Whiter teeth, without the gimmicks
In-office whitening or take-home trays, both work, both have trade-offs. We explain when whitening is genuinely worth it and when it is not.
A small chip or imperfection
Composite bonding can repair chips, smooth small edges, and refine the look of a single tooth, often in one visit, without altering surrounding teeth.
Even, natural-looking front teeth
Veneers are the most invasive of the cosmetic options. We discuss them only when smaller changes will not get you to where you want to be.
A smile that just looks tired
Sometimes the answer is a thorough cleaning and a re-evaluation of bite, not cosmetic work at all. We say so when that is the case.
What cosmetic dentistry includes
Cosmetic work should still look like you.
We do not pitch makeovers. We listen to what you want to change, explain the simplest realistic options, and start with the most conservative path that can get the result you want.
In-office whitening
A single appointment with a stronger gel and isolation of the gums. Fastest visible result.
Take-home whitening trays
Custom-fit trays you wear for a couple of hours over a week or two. Gentler on sensitivity than in-office.
Composite bonding
Tooth-colored material added to fix chips, gaps, or short teeth. Reversible and conservative.
Veneers
Thin porcelain or composite facings on the front of teeth. Used when bonding cannot achieve the look you want.
Tooth contouring
Subtle reshaping of the edges of teeth. Painless, no anesthetic needed, often combined with whitening.
Cosmetic crowns
When a structurally compromised tooth also needs to look better, a crown can solve both. Restorative pricing applies.
What to expect
A conversation before any change.
Cosmetic decisions get made carefully because they are harder to undo. The pace at Dunning is slow on purpose.
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1
Call the office
Tell us what you would like to change and when you are hoping to have it done. The front desk will schedule the right visit type.
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Quiet consultation
Dr. D'Addio looks at what you have, listens to what you want, and explains the realistic options, including doing nothing.
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Plan, then begin
Once you decide what to do, the actual work runs across one to three appointments, depending on what you chose.
Common questions
Practical answers, plainly written.
Will whitening damage my teeth?
How long does whitening last?
Are veneers permanent?
Will insurance cover cosmetic work?
I just want a tooth that does not bother me anymore. Do I need cosmetic work?
What if I do not like the result?
Related services
Other paths from the same chair.
Cosmetic work usually pairs with, or follows, other dental care.
Ready to ask the question quietly?
A short phone call keeps the conversation private and helps the front desk match you with the right visit type.
A legacy of family dentistry you can trust.